Where are the basic work vehicles?

TO THE EDITOR:

I drive a 1999 Chevy Tahoe four-wheel-drive that I bought used. The vehicle is often broken, but it is a work vehicle and I go places only the brave dare enter, so old is OK. I priced a new replacement and decided that the extreme purchase cost, higher taxes, higher insurance, etc. supported having the old dog stay at my house for many years to come.

Next year, I won’t have the expense of emission testing or repair, and that further supports my decision.

I don’t need automatic parking, lane-departure warning, backup cameras, emergency stop radar, etc. — I already know how to drive. I just want a reliable work vehicle that will get me out of mud bogs and carry equipment.

Bring back the 5-cent cigar and a $20,000 work vehicle.

RAY JUSAK, Partner, En/Fac, Atlanta, En/Fac provides environmental and construction services to the auto, industrial and commercial industries.